System Blessing: The Young Master of the Dong Family and Diao Chan's Fate

Liu Bei did not give in at all. Even though he was living under someone else's roof, he still had to have the backbone he needed.

He is right, so what is he afraid of?

"General, now is not the time to argue."

"Xinye is just a small city, used only for transporting food and fodder. If the enemy attacks, I'm afraid we won't be able to defend it."

Deng Ji frowned and said with a worried look on his face.

Xinye is a transit station leading to Nanyang, a hub for storing food and fodder and providing support to Wancheng.

The city wall is far less tall than the fortified city of Wancheng.

Now that Wancheng has fallen, it is tantamount to handing over Jingbei to the enemy.

The only remaining fortified city that could be used for defense was Xiangfan.

"I'm afraid the enemy will arrive soon."

"Immediately send someone to Xiangyang at full speed to inform the King of Chu."

As another general supported by Liu Biao, Han Xi was also calm and steady in handling things.

In this way, a fast horse galloped towards Fancheng.

襄阳

Prince of Chu's Palace

Liu Biao looked at Sun Qian in the hall, his face turning pale and blue.

I asked you to guard Nanyang, but when your lord encountered trouble, he planned to run away?

We just started the war with Dong the thief, right?

Is there a month?

"Sun Qian, I have already sent people to Wancheng to support Xuande. Why did you decide to abandon Wancheng?"

Liu Biao frowned and asked with some displeasure.

"Return to the king."

"My Lord's withdrawal was a helpless move."

"Nanyang has a flat terrain, which is favorable for enemy cavalry operations."

"And our army is mostly infantry, and the king's soldiers are not good at fighting in such open areas."

"If we insist on defending Nanyang against the enemy, it would be like using our own weaknesses to attack their strengths, which is truly unwise."

"Furthermore, our army has been at war with the enemy for over a month, having fought numerous battles, both large and small, and suffered heavy losses. Morale is low, and it's difficult to continue the fight. Meanwhile, the king's reinforcements have been stuck in Xinye, unable to advance. How can our lord continue the battle?"

"I'm afraid that by then our army will be completely wiped out, and we won't be able to wait for the king's reinforcements."

Sun Qian stood straight, showing no sign of timidity at all.

As a northerner, Sun Qian is very tough. Even if the person facing him is the King of Chu, he will not show any fear.

A person who goes on a diplomatic mission represents not only himself but also his lord.

If he lost face, wouldn't that also be a humiliation for Liu?

Be tough when you need to be tough.

"You are presumptuous!"

Liu Biao's face turned red. He didn't expect that Sun Qian would dare to confront him.

"Your Majesty, calm down."

"What Sun Qian said is not wrong."

"Nanyang has an open terrain, which is very advantageous for Dong's cavalry."

"In my opinion, it is better to defend Fancheng to the death, and use the strength of Fancheng to resist the enemy in Jingbei."

"Dong Jun has come from afar, and the pressure on logistics and supplies is enormous."

"And our army is fighting on its home turf, and there's no logistical pressure."

"Also, send more troops to Xichuan and Jiangdong to unite Liu Zhang and Jiangdong's forces to encircle and suppress the enemy forces together."

Kuai Liang stroked his beard and persuaded Liu Biao.

"Union with Liu Zhang and Jiangdong?"

Liu Biao frowned secretly, obviously unwilling.

"This time, that time."

"The thief Dong has already taken over most of the country and has a million soldiers under his command."

"No single force can contend with this alone."

"I believe Liu Zhang and Sun Ce...Quan will understand the current situation."

Kuai Liang bowed and spoke.

"Report!"

"Your Majesty, General Han Xi has sent an urgent military report."

At this moment, a scribe came running from outside the hall with a military report in his hand.

After receiving the military report, Liu Biao's face changed after reading it.

He stared at Sun Qian intently and slapped the silk in his hand onto the table.

"What a great way to kill first and ask for permission later!"

"You only delivered the news after Liu Bei had already arrived in Xinye."

"Sun Qian, does your lord Liu Bei have a heart for me, the King of Chu?!"

Liu Biao's forehead veins bulged as he questioned angrily.

For such a big thing, Liu Bei actually dared to execute first and report later.

Could it be that he thinks of himself as the lord of Jingzhou?

"It must be an emergency. My lord was defeated and had to retreat."

Sun Qian's heart skipped a beat, but he still explained calmly.

"My king, now is not the time to dwell on this matter."